marry me chicken pasta
the ultimate Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe that combines creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with tender chicken and pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes for a memorable meal
Equipment
- Large Skillet essential for cooking chicken and preparing the sauce
- Wooden Spoon for stirring the sauce and combining ingredients
- Tongs for handling the chicken
- Measuring Cups and Spoons to measure ingredients precisely
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin (for sautéing the chicken)
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts – boneless and skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz pasta penne recommended
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream for a creamy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth for added flavor in the sauce
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese– grated for a savory taste
- 2 cloves garlic – minced for flavor
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning – adds an authentic flavor
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil
- in a large skillet over medium heat
Add the chicken pieces
- and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside
In the same skillet
- add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream
- stirring to combine. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken
Stir in the Parmesan cheese
- until melted and the sauce is creamy
Add the pasta
- to the skillet and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t stick. If the sauce thickens too much, add a bit more chicken broth
Return the chicken to the skillet
- and add the spinach (optional). Stir everything together until well combined and heated through
Serve hot
- with additional Parmesan cheese if desired